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Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump
The expulsion of the ambassador is the latest development in rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida carrying four astronauts who will replace Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
Wall St bounces as selloff prompts dip-buying rally
US stocks rebounded on Friday as investors shopped for bargains at the end of a tumultuous week arising from Trump's chaotic policies.
Ukraine's Zelensky says there is now a good chance to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia.
Canada's new prime minister says Trump will 'never, ever' get Canada
"He knows, and I know from long experience, that we can find mutual solutions that win for both."
Ukraine war: Will the ceasefire go through?
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of dragging out the ceasefire process. Audio
US, Israel consider Africa for resettling Palestinians - report
The US and Israel have contacted officials of three East African countries to discuss using their territories for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, Associated Press reports.
Rocket Lab signs satellite solar panel supply deal with Starlink alternative
Rocket Lab has made a deal with a European company aiming to give Ukraine more satellite support in the war with Russia.
Plane catches fire after landing in US
An American Airlines jet's engine caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver. All aboard were safely evacuated.
Wombat-snatching influencer leaves Australia
The Department of Home Affairs says a woman who posted footage of herself taking a joey from its distressed mother left the Australia today.
Scotland's first Muslim MP marks sixth anniversary of Christchurch terror attacks
Dr Zubir Ahmed said he was moved to tears in the days after the attack by the compassion New Zealand's leaders showed. Audio
Putin blinks as Trump's angry gaze shifts
Analysis - In the new poker game of international politics, Donald Trump is dealing the cards.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
In today's episode, Parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio
Scottish MP marks sixth anniversary of Chch terror attacks
The sixth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks has been marked in the UK Parliament by Scotland's first Muslim MP, Dr Zubir Ahmed. World watch's Niva Chittock spoke to Ahmed. Audio
SIS tight-lipped over China 'false information' claims
China's embassy has accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security risks posed by Beijing.
How Trump's trade war could quickly spiral out of control
Analysis: It started with tariffs, but the trade war is quickly escalating beyond import taxes into a broader tit-for-tat battle.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end birthright citizenship
The Trump administration argued that lower courts had gone too far in handing down nationwide injunctions blocking the controversial policy.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
The declaration comes three months after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's repressive government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio